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How to get fromSpringfield to Clevelandby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SPI - CLE
    4h 56m
    $97–480

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Gary to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    12h 40m
    $62–128

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 19m
    $140–309

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 14m
    $98–207

  5. Drive 493.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Clevelandcar car 493.2 mi
    8h 50m
    $90–130

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    5h 38m
    $522–962

  7. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DEC - CLE
    6h 9m
    $97–489

Springfield to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 19m.

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